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Is This the Next Great Landmark in Houston?

The tallest skyscraper in Houston has been developed by Hines, which is one of the most prestigious firms in Texas. The company has big plans for a major expansion, and would like to develop an even taller building right now. Many people in the real estate industry believe that the expansion project will result in one of the most premier …

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Mortgage Rates Experience a Sudden Rise & Home Sales Strong

In the last few weeks, mortgage rates have significantly increased and we have witnessed some of the biggest jumps in the last 26 years. Despite the rise in rates, real estate pros are sure that this will not make homebuyers back off and houses will continue to be sold at the same pace, maybe even faster. Freddie Mac said that …

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The Bulldozer Craze is Raging throughout Houston: What’s Building Will Go Down Next?

Teardowns are common in the residential real estate market, particularly in communities like Bellaire, the Heights and the West University Palace. The houses are completely demolished and replaced by better and bigger structures. What was now just being witnessed in the residential real estate sector, is also moving towards the commercial sector at a rapid pace.

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The Real Estate Market is Creating a Link with Technology

The Real Estate Market in Houston is trying to become technological. A link has formed between the real estate industry and technology. So will this new connection produce notable and impressive results or will it become one of the most unpopular news events in the industry? Only the future can tell, but the details as of now follow this. Distil …

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How School Boundaries Affect House Buying

Realtor.com®, operated by Move, Inc., recently announced the results of its Back to School survey that ran on realtor.com® from July 18-22 and analyzed how much impact school boundaries have on buyers looking to purchase a home within two years. Realtor.com® found that 3 out of 5 home buyers surveyed said school boundaries will impact their home purchasing decision.

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Naked Window Exteriors are Out!

On the “what’s in and what’s out” list for homeowners, naked window exteriors are definitely out. Easy-to-install decorative accents like mouldings, window crossheads and shutters are now trending for homeowners across the country. “With so many options for enhancing window exteriors using lightweight polyurethane products, even the most novice do-it-yourselfer can change a window exterior from boring to beautiful in …

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The Business State – Texas

Texas is the only state where the job market continues to grow and expand.  A number of cities in the state, including Houston and Austin, have seen a substantial increase in new jobs.  The energy sector can be attributed to the job growth in Houston, while the technology sector can be attributed to the job growth and Austin.  The large …

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Current Color Trends & Interior Designs

According to the design industry, from 2008 to 2012, homeowners stopped purchasing furniture and remodeling their homes.  Since people were worried about the uncertainty of the economy, most of them stopped spending on home decor.  Also during this time, their savings and retirement accounts took substantial hits.